Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BOS | LHP | 27 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 60 | 45 | 40 | 40/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Tyler Jennings
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2013 IFA
RuleV: On 40-man
Physical Description: Lean frame at 6'2", 210 pounds with little, if any, projection remaining. Athletic body, strong lower half. Shoulders are broad, muscular arms. Former outfielder turned pitching prospect.
Delivery & Mechanics: Works from the stretch only. Throws across his body from the third base side of the rubber. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a lengthy arm motion and not-so-deceptive delivery. Struggles to stay in sync at times, but that is to be expected from someone who is only two years into pitching. Arm is a tad late at foot plant, as well.
Fastball: Fastball is lights out when Aybar is on. Reportedly has touched 100 MPH in the past, but primarily sits in the mid-to-high 90's with some run to it. Pitch is primarily located armside, has some trouble commanding pitch at times. Even when it's not on, the pitch is useful for getting outs. Velocity tends to taper off during longer outings. With further development of control/command and more movement, could be a plus-plus offering. Grade: 60
Slider: Main secondary offering with two-plane shape to it. Lack of consistency with pitch creates some concern. Slider/Cutter hybrid at times. Pitch sits in the mid-to-upper 80's, primarily 86-88 MPH. Could become an above-average offering with further development, but looks more like fringe-average offering presently. Grade: 45
Changeup: Not thrown very often. Sits in the mid-80's with some sink to it, but overall, not likely to be anything of worth in the future, if he keeps it in his repertoire. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Struggles to find the strike zone. Throughout his career, he has walked 55 batters across 85 innings of work. Development of control/command will be key. If he can learn to land the fastball glove side, could see a bump in grade, but both grade as below-average currently. Control: 40 | Command: 40
Overall: Has the makings of a solid fastball/slider combination out of the bullpen, but needs to develop consistency with control/command and slider. At worst, he's a low-leverage relief arm that could be used sparingly. At best, likely an average high leverage arm with a nasty fastball/slider combo. His development will be very intriguing to watch as he progresses through the Red Sox's system.
OFP:35
Role:30-Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk:Extreme
